MCMGA Programs
2026
January 12, 2026
Jonathan Wright: “What’s Happening at Newfields”
January 12, 2026 MG Member Meeting with Speaker Presentation
February 9, 2026
Steve Mayer: “What’s new in Vegetables and Flowers for 2026”
February 9, 2026 MG Member Meeting with Speaker Presentation
Steve Mayer Presentation slides (PDF)
March 8, 2026
Dr. Laura Ingwell – Assistant Professor of Entomology with Purdue University: “Insects in Our Gardens”
Dr. Laura Ingwell presentation slides (PDF)
April 16, 2026 (Thursday Evening – 6:30 – 8:30 PM) Joint meeting with Garfield Park MG
John Chapin – from Tree Frog Gardens: “De-Mystifying Hydrangeas”.
John Chapin – Hydrangeas Handout (PDF)
May 11, 2026
Plant/Bake Sale and Auction, Holliday Park
Details (To Be Updated)
NO Regular Meeting, the Plant Sale will take its place
June 11, 2026 (Thursday Evening – 6:30 – 8:30 PM)
Ashe Amos from Eco Logic, an ecological restoration and green infrastructure firm – “Removing Invasive Woody Plants in the Historic Indianapolis Neighborhood of Brendonwood”
July 13, 2026
Danielle Randles, Regenerative Agriculture Manager, The Nature Conservancy: “The State of Things: Indiana’s Approach to Conservation.”
August 12, 2026 (time to be determined) – Joint field trip with the Garfield Park Master Gardeners to the farm of Helen Steussy in Rush County. Members will take a tour of the property that features all native plants at peak bloom time.
August 20, 2026 (Thursday Evening – 6:00 – 8:30 PM)
Monica Nagele, Purdue Extension Agent of Fulton County: “Savor the Season: Food Preservation Techniques.” (tentative title)
An evening to share your garden’s bounty and find out how to preserve it. New members are especially encouraged to attend. A Crop Swap and refreshments from members’ gardens are planned.
Location to be determined.
September 14, 2026
Our own Karen Kennedy will share her techniques and advice on overwintering your plants. (title and photo to follow)
October 15, 2026
Annual Dinner Evening Meeting
(Gala Evening – 5:00 – 8:30 PM)
Deborah Hardwick: “Clematis” (including native varieties)
Location: Riviera Club 5640 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
November 9, 2026
TBA
December 14, 2026
TBA
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